Prepare against Serge Vier
France · World #119,163 classical · FIDE ID 20609981
When preparing against Serge Vier, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Serge Vier, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serge Vier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Vier before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,676 | 1,687 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,644 | 1,670 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 25.7% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Vier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Vier's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 97.2% | 44.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 44.3% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Vier usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Vier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Vier usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Vier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Serge Vier's chess games
All 70 games by Serge Vier in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 18 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Olivier Deville | 2,055 | ch-Loire Top20 0506 | D31 |
| May 2005 | Pierre Gaillard | 1,830 | ch-Loire Open 0405 | C10 |
| Mar 2011 | Bruno Bruel | 1,750 | ch-Loire Top20 1011 | D19 |
| Mar 2004 | Gregoire Desassis | 1,660 | ch-Loire Open | D51 |
| May 2004 | Joel Simon | 1,620 | ch-Loire Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Loire Top20 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,560 |
| ch-Loire Open 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-Loire Open | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,793 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,584 |
| ch-Loire Top14 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,703 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Vier's chess games?
70 games by Serge Vier, from Sep 2014 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Serge Vier has played.
What does Serge Vier play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Serge Vier opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Vier answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Serge Vier play as White?
As White, Serge Vier's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Vier play as Black?
As Black, Serge Vier most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Serge Vier's FIDE rating?
Serge Vier is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,644 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Serge Vier played?
Our database contains 70 games by Serge Vier, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Vier?
70 games by Serge Vier reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.